My Grandmother Persona
My posts online about my grandchildren, my book about becoming a mom-in-law and a grandmother, and my Facebook page with the ubiquitous images of my grandsons may give people the idea that I’m a...
View ArticleWhen the World Around Us Is Crumbling, Embracing Inner Change
Just this morning, the LAUSD (Los Angeles public school system) and other school systems received “credible threats” leading some to shut down the doors to the schools. We hear this news and we are...
View ArticleThe Art of Giving Space to New Parents
The news of our son’s new baby, a firstborn son for him, came late Wednesday night. My husband called from an errand and told me the exciting news that he had just heard from the new father. “Mazel...
View Article“Nachas,” Grandchildren and Facebook
I’m a Nachas-ist. Yep. You read right. I’m addicted to “nachas.” Now, nachas – (pronounced nakh-es) according to the dictionary is Yiddish for joy or blessings,pride especially from one’s children and...
View ArticleA Humble Confession by an Ex-Non-MIL
You know those annoying non-moms who think they know everything about motherhood? For sure you do; everyone does. We’ve all come across them in our most insecure and shameful moments as parents. Just...
View ArticleWho’s the Boss Here Anyway? (and lessons I learn as a Grandma)
When my kids were little, my husband and I faced many parenting stresses. Through it all, we felt that we were in control of our children’s lives and were the conductors on the train that our kids...
View ArticleIn-Law Boundaries Then and Now
When I was expecting my first child, I once overheard my mother-in-law sharing with a friend of hers that I was pregnant – in the early months. I was so upset; I thought she had violated my privacy....
View ArticleThey’re Just Married: A Mom’s Muse
A few days ago I received a text from my newly married couple. Two words: “We arrived.” Those two words told me everything – they had arrived at their new apartment a week after the wedding and the...
View Article10 Things You’re Doing that Drive Your New Daughter-in-law Crazy….and How to...
I originally wrote this post for my website page that offers help exclusively for mothers-in-law on how to cope. I launched that page in 2013 and this was my first broadcast I sent out. Well, I’ve come...
View ArticleShould Age Be a Private Matter?
A few nights ago our family was invited to the100th birthday party of my mother-in-law’s cousin. To me, the celebration of his becoming 100 indicated that he and all around him were grateful for his...
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